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Magnesium Sulfate

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Magnesium Sulfate has been used for many years in the emergency medical setting. There have been many physicians were very well pleased with the results will this medication. The etiology of magnesium sulfate still unconfirmed as of 2010. However, there still seems to be a great use for this spectacular medication.

In the early 1990s, there were many emergency rooms physicians using this medication for the treatment of severe asthmatic attacks. The effects of the magnesium sulfate upon the beta-2 receptor sites is still unknown. We can explain it but we know it works very well for these particular patients. In the coming years, we should see a big increase in the use of this electrolyte for many different situations. Be sure to consider mag sulfate as an alternative for severe respiratory distress patients. Finally, be very cognitive of the fact that this medication is not acceptable for everyone. Talk with your physician prior to using any pharmaceuticals.